Dear Farnham Families,
I hope you had a nice and relaxing Labor Day weekend. With the start of September, we want to encourage our families to keep following a bedtime and morning routine that helps our students transition and be successful in the classroom by being on time and well-rested.
Starting Monday, Sept. 9th, we are excited to have our TK and Kinder classes be on our campus full-time. They will be joining us for lunch and afternoon activities and learning until 2pm. The dismissal procedure is still the same.
Then, on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, please join me and the TK teachers at the next Home & School Club meeting at 6pm in the library. Come hear about all the exciting events planned for this new school year and ways for you to be involved.
Parents Needed for School Site Council
We are looking for dedicated parents to join our School Site Council (SSC). This is a fantastic opportunity for you to take an active role in shaping the educational experience at Farnham School. The SSC is responsible for reviewing and approving the school’s budget, academic programs, and plans for student achievement. Your voice is crucial in making important decisions that impact our students and school community.
As a member of the SSC, you will:
- Participate in discussions about school goals and priorities
- Help allocate resources to best support student learning
- Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community members to enhance the educational experience for all students
We welcome all parents to join and contribute their ideas and perspectives. Your involvement ensures that our school reflects the needs and desires of our entire community. If you’re interested in joining, please submit Your Name Here. We meet 5 times throughout the year from 3:30-4:30pm.
Together, we can make a difference!
Join Our English Language Advisory Council (ELAC)!
We are excited to invite parents of English language learners to join our English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) at Farnham School. ELAC is a wonderful opportunity for you to have a voice in your child's education, collaborate with other parents and school staff, and contribute to decisions that impact our English language learners. Your insights and feedback are invaluable in helping us create the best possible learning environment for all students.
By joining ELAC, you will have the chance to:
- Discuss and provide input on school programs and services for English language learners
- Learn more about how to support your child’s academic success
- Help shape the future of our school's English language programs
We encourage all interested parents to participate. Your involvement makes a difference! If you're interested in joining, submit Your Name Here. We meet 5 times throughout the year from 3:30-4:30pm.
Be well,
Amy O’Hehir
Principal, Farnham Elementary
P.S. Scroll to the bottom to see our Falcons at work
Dress for Comfort and Safety
Please help make sure our Falcons are dressed in clothing that will help them stay safe and comfortable while playing during recess or participating in our PE classes.
CLOTHING: Pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses should be an appropriate size and fit. T-shirts should cover the torso and midriff. Pajamas are not permitted to be worn at school except on specific spirit days.
SHOES: Should be sturdy and have good tread for the running and jumping our Falcons do during the school day.
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
We will be hosting our first movie night of the year, watching Kung Fu Panda 4 on September 6 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Bring your chairs and blankets and get ready to enjoy a movie with your Farnham friends. More info in the flyer.
This week also marks the start of our Annual Giving Campaign. Come chat with us on Friday morning after drop off and grab a cup of coffee or a donut, or come to our next meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6pm to learn more. Without your generous contributions all the wonderful activities we offer can’t happen. More info in the flyer.
Have questions or comments? Email us any time at hscfarnham@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
9/6 - Movie Night
9/10 - HSC Board Meeting/Budget Approval
9/13 - Family Night Out Fundraiser at Panda Express (Meridian location)
Back to School Spirit Wear Sale - t-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, caps, and more! Purchase on-line using the QR codes. Purchases made through the Farnham HSC website will be delivered to your student’s classroom. Purchases made through the 3rd party vendor, ApparelNow, will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please email: FarnhamHSCSpiritwear@gmail.com
Visit our Lost and Found to find your student's jackets, lunchboxes, and water bottles! The Lost and Found is located in front of the cafeteria, so students can check for lost items during the school day. Most mornings, we wheel this to the front of the school for you to check as well.
Please label all items with your child's first and last name! Labeled items will be sent directly to your child's classroom
Cambrian School District is pleased to offer all students complimentary breakfast and lunch meals. Meals will be available for pickup in the cafeteria during scheduled meal periods. Please consider taking advantage of our FREE school meals by clicking here and signing up. It extends your grocery budget, saves time planning and preparing meals, and is comforting and familiar for kids to have school meals. In addition, every meal served is reimbursed by the USDA and funds go toward Child Nutrition staff wages. Please note that you are not taking food away from someone who needs it more – we have plenty to go around!
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME
Children should STAY HOME if he/she is ill or if any of the following symptoms are present. If your child becomes ill while at school and exhibits any of the following symptoms, your child will need to go home.
- FEVER – any temperature over 100 degrees. Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
- GREENISH NOSE DISCHARGE AND/OR CHRONIC COUGH – please take your child to your health care provider for treatment
- SORE THROAT – especially with fever, rash or swollen glands in the neck.
- DIARRHEA – 3 or more watery stools in a 24 hour period, especially if the child acts or looks ill.
- VOMITING – any instance of vomit, your child will need to stay home or be sent home. Your child may return once he/she is vomit free for 24 hours
- RASH – especially with fever or itching.
- EAR PAIN OR DISCOMFORT – especially with other symptoms
- BEHAVIOR AND/OR APPEARANCE - pale, lack of appetite, unusually tired, sleepy, confused or irritable
- EYES - thick white or yellow discharge from the eyes, matted eyelids, swelling or redness.
Please make sure that your voicemail is free and set up. School staff will call parents with important and timely information about their child, most often about injury or illness. Please be sure that we are able to contact you during school hours. If your contact number changes at any time, please make sure to let the school office know.
Farnham Elementary School
Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321